In your Kent Messenger this week:

• A player is blinded by an eye-gouging incident in a match against Maidstone Rugby Club
• KM political editor Paul Francis, who has just been named Shepherd Neame Kent Journalist of the Year, exclusively reveals the £200,000 golden handshake for KCC boss
• We talk to the mum of former Maidstone United player Chris Smalling, who has just signed a reported £12m dealwith Manchester United
• A free pashmina worth £25 for every reader (just pay postage and packing).
• All this plus the latest sports news, Kent Business supplement, Homes, Motors and What's On.

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